Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm

Ulmus x 'Morton Glossy'

Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm (Ulmus x 'Morton Glossy') is a tree suited to the Colorado Front Range, rated "Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List. It matures to about 50–60 ft tall and 35–40 ft wide, and needs low to medium water. Elm leaf beetle; No scale.

low to medium water50–60 ft tall and 35–40 ft wideXeric / water-wiseDeer-resistant

Photos

Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm (Ulmus x 'Morton Glossy') — Ptelea, no known copyright restrictions (public domain)

Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm (Ulmus x 'Morton Glossy') — mature form — (c) Ptelea, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm (Ulmus x 'Morton Glossy') — foliage — (c) Tom elm, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm (Ulmus x 'Morton Glossy') — bloom — (c) Tom elm, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm (Ulmus x 'Morton Glossy') — fall color — (c) Tom elm, some rights reserved (CC BY-SA)

Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm (Ulmus x 'Morton Glossy') — habit — (c) Kate McAlpine, some rights reserved (CC BY)

At a glance

Rating: Recommended
Botanical name: Ulmus x 'Morton Glossy'
Variety / cultivar: TRIUMPH® Elm
Type: Tree
Mature size: 50–60 ft tall and 35–40 ft wide
Water needs: low to medium water
Colorado native: No
Foliage: Deciduous
Soil: clay, loam, sandy
Soil pH: 6.0–8.2
Hail tolerance: moderate
Wind tolerance: moderate
Salt tolerance: moderate

Site factors to consider

Critical: Insects & Diseases

Planting & establishment

Water deeply every 7–10 days through the first 2 summers. Winter water 1–2×/month October–March when soil is dry and unfrozen — winter desiccation is a top killer of newly-planted trees. Year 3: taper to 2×/month in summer, then rely on natural precipitation.

Frequently asked questions

Is Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm good for the Colorado Front Range?: Yes. Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm is included in the Front Range Plant Finder as a tree suited to Colorado's Front Range, rated "Recommended" on the 2024 Front Range Tree Recommendation List.
How big does Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm get?: It matures to about 50–60 ft tall and 35–40 ft wide.
How much water does Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm need?: It needs low to medium water once established.
Is Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm native to Colorado?: No — it is not a Colorado native, but it grows well on the Front Range.

Elm — TRIUMPH® Elm

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At a glance

Site factors to consider

Planting & establishment

Frequently asked questions

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